EdWeek Update: April 23, 2020: April 23, 2020

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How Districts Are Helping Teachers Get Better at Tech Under Coronavirus

Educators are struggling to learn how to use new tech tools—devices, apps, software, and online textbooks—in greater volume than ever before. Read more.

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8th Graders Don't Know Much About History, National Exam Shows

There was no good news for social studies instruction in the latest national assessment results: 8th graders’ performance plunged in history, dipped in geography, and stayed flat in civics. Read more.

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Video: 'Tips for Remote Teaching With ELL Students'

Larry Ferlazzo, a teacher at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, Calif., offers advice to teachers working with ELL students in a remote environment. Read more.

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What the Coronavirus Means for Grandparent Caretakers

More than 3 million U.S. children are cared for by a grandparent, writes researcher Jacob Alonso. These families are particularly vulnerable now. Read more.

Autism Amid Uncertainty: Expert Advice for Parents and Teachers

A leading autism researcher and former special education teacher offers advice to help students cope with the abrupt changes brought on by the novel coronavirus outbreak. Read more.

Map: Coronavirus and School Closures

Track where schools are closed and their status for reopening. Read more.

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Correction: Some versions of yesterday's EdWeek Update included an incorrect spelling of Yasmin Peña's name. We regret the error.


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